Exams Access Coordinator

Position: Exams Access Coordinator Working weeks: Term Time only Working hours: 15 hours Start date: September 2026 Grade: Support Staff - Grade 11 Salary: Actual Salary: £14,485.59 - £15,636.89 This has the potential to be combined with the Deputy SENDCo role that we are also advertising. Please specify in your application if you are interested in a combined role. The role Do you have a good working knowledge of and experience of working within the national exams system and enjoy supporting young people in gaining their full potential? We are seeking an Exams Access Coordinator to work alongside our SEND team and facilitate exams access for students with specific requirements. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build a good rapport with students, families and the relevant school staff. You will also need good IT skills and the ability to learn how to use different IT systems used by the exam boards and the JCQ. Experience of administering assessments would be preferable although training can be given. It will be essential to have a good understanding of SEND and the impact of different needs on students’ learning and progress. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please contact Laura Tilling, SENDCo on ltilling@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk The School Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was judged as continuing to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff: “Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.” Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration. We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working. Summer 2025 GCSE results were superb with 87% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+.  Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 35% of grades awarded as A* or A and 65% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county. Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacher